La Plata is a town located in Charles County, Maryland. La Plata has a 2025 population of 11,330. It is also the county seat of Charles County. La Plata is currently growing at a rate of 2.04% annually and its population has increased by 11.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,199 in 2020.
The average household income in La Plata is $137,229 with a poverty rate of 3.51%.The median age in La Plata is 41.5 years: 38.2 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of La Plata includes 48.77% White, 35.11% Black or African American, 3.8% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 5,106 | 48.77% |
Black or African American | 3,676 | 35.11% |
Two or more races | 1,133 | 10.82% |
Asian | 398 | 3.8% |
Other race | 85 | 0.81% |
Native American | 72 | 0.69% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
La Plata's average per capita income is $68,415. Household income levels show a median of $121,707. The poverty rate stands at 3.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $187,038 | - |
Families | $146,906 | $165,614 |
Households | $121,707 | $137,229 |
Non Families | $60,476 | $81,561 |
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